Singer Alicia Keys and her mother Teresa Augello arrive for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Actor Mario Van Peebles arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Actor Mario Van Peebles arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Model and talk show host Tyra Banks arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Singer Alicia Keys arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Singer Mary J. Blige arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Singer Alicia Keys stands on the red carpet after arriving for the BET Honors on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Washington.

Model and talk show host Tyra Banks arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Model and talk show host Tyra Banks arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Actor Mario Van Peebles arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Singer Alicia Keys stands on the red carpet after arriving for the BET Honors on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Washington.

Actor Hill Harper arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Singer Jill Scott arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Music producer Kerry Brothers (L) and singer Alicia Keys arrive for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Singer Brian McKnight stands on the red carpet after arriving for the BET Honors on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Washington.

Singer Ne-Yo stands on the red carpet after arriving for the BET Honors on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Washington.

Singer John Legend arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Singer Mary J. Blige arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Singer Alicia Keys arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Actor Blair Underwood arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

BET President Debra L.Lee arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Singer Ne-Yo and BET President Debra L.Lee arrive for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Singer Ne-Yo arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Musicians Wyclef Jean (L) and Niia arrive for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd stands on the red carpet after arriving for the BET Honors on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Washington.

Entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd stands on the red carpet after arriving for the BET Honors on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Washington.

Actor Hill Harper stands on the red carpet after arriving for the BET Honors on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Washington.

Time Warner chairman of the board Richard Parsons arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.

Actress and model Tyra Banks stands on the red carpet after arriving for the BET Honors on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Washington.

Actress Vivica A.Fox arrives for the first annual BET Honors gala in Washington January 12, 2008.